Masala Lauki Ki Sabji
Lauki is a simple and healthy vegetable side dish that is also known as opo squash, or Bottle Gourd. Lauki is a staple vegetable in most Indian homes because of its many known health benefits. The vegetable itself is rather bland, so I love manipulating its flavor.
- 1 medium size lauki peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces (will make about 4 cups)
- 2 medium size tomatoes (finely chopped - will make about 1 cup)
- 2 Tbsp oil (canola or vegetable)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- 1/8 tsp asafetida (hing)
- 2 Tbsp besan (gram flour)
- 1/8 tsp fenugreek seeds (methi)
- 2 tsp coriander powder (dhania)
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric (haldi)
- 1 tsp shredded ginger (adrak)
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped green chili
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro (hara dhania)
Heat the oil in a saucepan. Oil should be moderately hot. Test the heat by adding one cumin seed to the oil. If the cumin seed cracks right away, the oil is ready.
Add the cumin seeds, asafetida, and fenugreek seeds stir for few seconds. Lower the heat add the besan (besan gives the light aroma and thickness to the gravy) and stir for few seconds. Add coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric, ginger and green chili stir for few seconds then add tomatoes and salt. Increase the heat medium high. Cook stirring until spices start leaving the oil this should take about 3-4 minute.
- Last add lauki and about 1 cup of water and let it cook until lauki is tender. This should take about 10 to 12 minutes.
Notes: lauki can take longer in cooking and more water depends how tender the lauki.
Serving suggestion: Masala Lauki can be served with Roti or paratha, or dal paratha
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Paula Wing
February 26, 2021 at 5:06 pmWhat a great dish!!! We made with zucchini squash and it is tasty. Thank you.
Donna
July 4, 2020 at 2:46 pmThank you for this lovely video and dish! I am discovering your r wonderful videos for the first time. I think I’ve eaten all the dish by myself!
Manjula Jain
July 6, 2020 at 12:02 amDona thank you for such a encouraging comment
Nelson Benjers
June 14, 2020 at 6:08 amThanks. Well done. My American wife loves your recipes
Manjula Jain
June 15, 2020 at 2:51 pmThanks, I appreciat
Sagar
February 22, 2020 at 8:09 amGreat recipe . Thanks for sharing this lauki recipe. You doing really great.
Ipsita
November 8, 2019 at 7:11 amLoved this version of lauki!!
Thank you for this and all your lovely recipes ❤️
Rajashree Tripathy
November 4, 2019 at 12:06 amSuperb recipe..appreciated by my family members..thanc for sharing ????
Shilpa Sawant
May 28, 2019 at 10:33 pmI never liked Lauki,, but this recipe definitely changed my opinion !!! Thank you so much !!
Natalie
April 30, 2019 at 4:09 amDoes anyone in Australia know of a good substitute for the “lauki” is? I’m not sure of its flavour profile, but it’s a squash of sorts so I’m thinking maybe just Butternut Squash/Pumpkin?
Hemalatha
May 7, 2019 at 9:00 pmHi, I just found a website which mentions that lauki is called Calabash in Australia. Hope this helps.
Hemalatha
May 7, 2019 at 10:50 pmHi, I believe Lauki is called Calabash in Australia.
Manjula Jain
May 7, 2019 at 11:34 pmthank you
Blake Smith
January 11, 2019 at 5:08 pmI love this recipe! I make it once a week. Every week! I omitted the besam because I am severely allergic to wheat, barley, lentils, dals and beans. I am a vegetarian. If I could hug you I would! I watch your channel. I have made several of your dishes and I LOVE them!
Manjula Jain
January 14, 2019 at 8:48 pmyes good idea
Natalie
April 30, 2019 at 4:03 amBesan is chickpea flour – nothing to do with wheat. Are you able to have chickpeas?
sanjana mahapatra
December 11, 2018 at 9:40 pmGreat recipe, easy to make. Luki came out very tasty. Never knew how the Besan can change the taste !!!
James Thomas
November 14, 2018 at 3:35 amThanks for the recipe, these are wonderful and very popular with my family.
Just love your recipes.
Doorstep Organics
September 11, 2018 at 9:57 pmThank you for sharing your Masala Lauki Ki Sabji. It is surely delicious with roti.